Yesterland’s Visit to Disneyland in 1960
Feeding my Classic Disney Need, In honor of Disneyland’s 55th anniversary, Yesterland takes you back to another anniversary year evenly divisible by 5. The year is 1960. The park is 5 years old. Here is a funny excerpt: When you think about the future, you probably ask yourself, what will
Monster Truck Mater Premieres Friday July 30
A new Disney•Pixar “Cars Toons” short will premiere FRIDAY, JULY 30 (9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The animated short, directed by Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter with Rob Gibbs co-directing and composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (“Devo”), will also be presented on Disney XD on Friday, August 20 at 7:05 p.m.,
Disney Food Confession – Flan de Vainilla
Where is it? San Angel Inn – Epcot World Showcase, Walt Disneyworld. What is it? Vanilla custard in syrup, topped with roasted almonds. Why you want it? I guess I am just a sucker for Flan. Its light and reminds me of jello. The Almonds on top are a nice
What makes Disney’s Aloha Isle so Popular?
Upon walking into Adventureland you see the familiar Disney sign above. Aloha Isle Refreshments by Dole. For as long as I remember going to Walt Disney World I loved stopping off here to have a refreshing Dole Whip or Dole Whip Float. Most people consider this as one of the
Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Video Game Magically Appears on Shelves
Disney Interactive Studios today announced the release of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, in theaters July 14, 2010. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game is now available in North American retail outlets exclusively for
Joe Jonas Set to Appear in TV Land’s Hit Series, ‘Hot in Cleveland’
Joe Jonas, one third of the chart topping, Grammy® nominated music artists, the Jonas Brothers, and co-star of Disney Channel’s Original series, “Jonas L.A.” and the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” is set to appear as Valerie Bertinelli’s son, Will, in an upcoming episode
Is Disney World quieter than usual this summer?
Matt Palm at Orlando Sentinel’s Daily Disney answers this popular question about Walt Disney World. I am surprised to hear this, which is probably a sign of the economy. I saw a news report saying that more people are traveling to local destinations instead of trekking to big destinations like
Disneyland 55th Anniversary Events and Offers
July 17 – 55th Anniversary product release, 9 – 11 am in The Disney Gallery with Dave Avanzino, Jody Daily, Kevin Kidney and Noah. Some of the great merchandise being offered includes aloha shirts and ladies tees, shown above, a ceramic classic popcorn box and cup, as well as one-of-a-kind,
Disney Pin Celebration 2010 August 27-29, 2010 World Showplace, Epcot
New and long time traders are invited to a 10th Anniversary “Founders Day” celebration for Trade City, U.S.A. during Disney Pin Celebration 2010 from August 27-29, 2010 in World Showplace at Epcot®. Guests will find themselves immersed in Trade City, an eclectic town nestled in Trading Valley that is home
Baby Warthogs and Oryx Calves Join Disney’s Animal Kingdom Family
Babies abound at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer, which has seen multiple births over the past few weeks. Adding the pitter-patter of tiny hooves to the herd: three baby warthogs and two oryx calves. Earlier this month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed three baby warthogs, all males — born July 1.
Elizabeth Banks Plays Tinkerbell in Disney’s Live Action Romantic Comedy ‘Tink’
Great News from Variety today talking about the new live action Disney film ‘Tink’ Tinkerbell is getting ready to take flight at Disney in “Tink,” a live-action romantic comedy that has Elizabeth Banks attached to star and Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and McG guiding the pic’s flightplan to the bigscreen
Pixar Developing Direct to Video Spinoff called Planes
Movieline is reporting some interesting news today about a possible Cars spinoff called Planes that will be going directly to video. Movieline hears that Pixar is currently developing Planes as a semi-sequel and spinoff franchise to Cars, one meant to take advantage of the enormously lucrative direct-to-video market. It’s a
Last Tour to Endor is Coming to Walt Disney World August 14th
After more than two decades of interstellar travel, Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction is powering down to make way for its reimagining in 2011 — but Last Tour to Endor offers fans the opportunity to attend an out of-this-world, first-of-its-kind decommissioning party before Star Tours launches its final flights. Taking
Tim Allen Signed On for ‘Toy Story 4’
Wow sounds like some exciting news from The Wrap! Tim Allen is ready to go to infinity and beyond again — the question is, are Disney, Pixar and the rest of the gang? Allen, the voice of Buzz Lightyear, is under contract to reprise his role as the heroic spaceman
